Electric buses with no emissions will run in Amaravati, the new capital of Andhra Pradesh. He added that only electric buses and vehicles will be permitted to ply in the city to avoid pollution. Foster and Partners made a presentation titled “Amaravati-The People’s Capital – Building a Sustainable Vision”. It said the city would consist of 51 per cent green, 10 per cent water, 14 per cent road and 25 per cent building footprint in the new capital,’’ an official said. Vehicle-free zones was another suggestion that Foster and Partners suggested.

Source: Indian Express March 23, 2017 00:00 UTC